MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - BTF HOLDINGS, LLC, RF BUILDING LLC |
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670 Tucker Road
Troutville, VA 24175 | 540-765-9399
BTF Holdings is a real estate investment and construction company.
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R.F. Construction is the construction arm of BTF Holdings. With over 20 years of experience in the Roanoke MSA developing major commercial and residential projects, R.F. Construction is known for high quality and efficiency of results. R.F. was a major contributor to the Village at Tinker Creek community in Hollins, Ashley Plantation in Botetourt County, and the Smith's Landing Apartment Community in Blacksburg.
R.F. Construction is a licensed Class A Contractor in Virginia. Tyler Flinchum manages acquisitions and pre-construction for BTF. He is a Roanoke, Virginia native and is also an elected member of the Fincastle Town Council. He and his wife and son currently live in Fincastle.
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7/13, 7:30-9:30 am | $15 members /$20 future members
Networking from 7:30-8 am | Program 8-9:30 am
IT specialists will discuss cybersecurity issues tied to video conferencing, websites, email, and third-party hosts.
Benjamin Gilbert, CISSP, CRISC, CEH | Department of Homeland Security | Cybersecurity Advisor - Region III
Robert M. Perry, MBA, MTM | Chief Information Security Officer | Carilion Clinic Information Security
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109 N Henry St NW, Roanoke VA 24016
7-24-21, 8 am - 3 pm
$40 members | $55 future members
This one day training offers ServSafe® certification for food service organizations. It will prepare students for food sanitation risks using well-respected ServSafe training materials and training delivered by well-respected regional culinary educator.
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550 Lowe St., Buchanan, VA
▶8/6 Friday evening the Chamber will host Western Justice for live country entertainment. We will also sponsoring a beer garden! Stay tuned for more information!
Enjoy lots of fun activities for the whole family, learn more about agriculture and local farms.
The 7th annual Botetourt County Fair is a free admission event taking place at the Buchanan Town Park in Buchanan, VA. The Fair provides an opportunity for kids, young and young-at-heart, to learn more about the rich agricultural heritage of the region from local working farms, 4-H programs, as well as sample local fare, including Botetourt grown products.
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A chance to win one million dollars! Four hole in one contests at par threes! Four players have a chance to shoot for $100,000! Putting contest! Long Drive contest and much more!! We're also looking for sponsors for this amazing golf event. Visit the website today to register!
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*In addition to fundraising for the Botetourt Chamber, a portion of the proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit the local food banks thanks to a generous donation from Food Lion Feeds.
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QUICK LINKS
▶Please note that the COBI Meetings will be cancelled for the summer. Thank you to everyone that has been attending. We look forward to resuming in the fall.
▶12/3 Museum Open House - more details TBA.
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CHAMBER RESOURCES - WE'RE HERE FOR YOU! |
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Office: 540-526-6546
Cell: 540-580-6612
Daleville Professional Center
1324 Roanoke Road, Suite 4
PO Box 413 | Daleville, VA 24083
540-566-8812
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To ensure statewide representation of the priorities outlined within Blueprint Virginia 2030, the Virginia Chamber Foundation invites members of the business, economic development, workforce, education, and housing communities, as well as other community representatives from across the Commonwealth to provide input through the Blueprint Virginia 2030 Statewide Survey. Deadline is 7/30/21.
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What is the Virginia Return to Earn Grant Program? A program to support Virginians in their transition back to employment, Governor Ralph Northam will invest $3 million in federal WIOA set aside funds to pilot the VA Return to Earn Grant Program. The pilot initiative will match up to $500 that a qualifying small business pays directly to a new employee hired on or after 5/31/21 to support their transition back to employment.
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GO Virginia Region 2 projects - Region Two includes the Counties of Alleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Botetourt, Campbell, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, and Roanoke; and the Cities of Covington, Lynchburg, Radford, Roanoke, and Salem.
Population: 779,745
Average Regional Wages: $41,152
Targeted Clusters
Emerging Technology and IT
Food and Beverage Processing
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Manufacturing
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WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE DOING
The article notes that the most "significant complication is the fact that every workplace decision in the immediate future will be viewed through COVID-19-colored glasses."
Little Creek Corral will be attending the Botetourt County Fair! Allen Rasnick, Certified John Lyon's Natural Horsemanship Trainer will be demonstrating hands on natural horsemanship training. All ages are welcome. Visit their Facebook event for more information.
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Please keep your Chamber account updated:
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Virginia's Blue Ridge celebrates great outdoors month with a trail guide and information to enjoy our beautiful outdoors. View the flyer here. BE A #TRAILSETTER
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RAMP is pleased to announce that applications are now open for our fall cohort to begin in September 2021. Apply today using the link in the name.
We are looking for technology startups with scalability, and coachable entrepreneurs who have a desire to do the work.
RAMP will select up to five companies for the 12-week cohort that provides:
Expert 1:1 mentoring with the region's top entrepreneurs and executives
Free office space with high-speed internet in downtown Roanoke in Virginia's Blue Ridge and
access to venture capital.
$20,000 in equity-free funding. Application Close Date: August 15 | Cohort Start Date: September 13
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Effective Leadership Development | 8/12 (22 SHRM credits and/or HRCI Business credits)
Effective Personal Productivity | Date TBD (18 credits) Email Lois James if you are interested.
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Re-employing Virginia Rev Campaign - $3K vouchers for certain trades.
Have you lost hours, pay, or even your job due to COVID-19? You may be eligible for up to $3,000 in tuition and fees assistance through a recently announced initiative by the governor - Re-Employing Virginia (REV).
REV Vouchers are available to individuals whose employment has been negatively impacted by the pandemic, and who are interested in earning a degree or credential: Buildings & Trades / Healthcare / Public Service / Early Childhood Development / Information Systems Technology
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS |
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7/8/21 Thursday, 5-9 pm Empty Bottles, Party at the Pavilion 2021, $5 admission
7/17/21 Saturday, 5-9 pm Fuzzy Logic, Daleville Summer Concert Series 2021, $5 admission
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Fincastle Festival | 9/18/21, 9 am - 4 pm | Rain or Shine
For more information: historicfincastleinc@gmail.com or 540-473-3077. View the flyer here.
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We're happy to share your job posts in the newsletter as we see them on Facebook. If you see one that is already filled, please email us and we'll remove it. Follow the instructions in this link to post any job openings directly to our website: How to post a job in your Chamber account.
Lawrence Freight - Lawrence Companies is now hiring for a Class A or Class B Driver Position in our Waste Disposal Division, ACS. Any previous experience in this type of work is a plus. This position will primarily be loading containers on the back of the trailer and delivering to the local landfill. This position will have you home daily and off weekends. Click here to apply or for questions contact Randy at 540-966-4602.
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T H A N K 💚 Y O U
S P O N S O R S
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Join us as a bronze sponsor. Call or email Khari Ryder. |
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